DVD Features:

Rated: Not Rated

Run Time: 56 minutes

Video: Color

Encoding: Region 1 (USA & Canada)

Released: January 8, 2008

Label: Wgbh / Pbs

Aspect Ratio: Full Frame - 1.33

Product Description:

NOVA - SECRETS OF THE SAMURAI SWORD takes an in depth look at the history of the Katana, a curved long sword traditionally used by the Japanese military from the 1600s. Samurai believed that their sword represented their soul and considered them as living entities. The program also explains the long-established process behind forging the blades and captures some traditional sword fighting at a samurai academy.